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Education Quality Living
Ability Central •
What is Usher syndrome?

Usher syndrome is the most common condition that affects both hearing and vision; sometimes it also affects balance. The major symptoms of Usher syndrome are deafness or hearing loss and an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa (RP) [re-tin-EYE-tis pig-men-TOE-sa].

illustration of a diverse group of professionals attending a virtual meeting
Assistive Technology Education Quality Living
Ability Central •

Ability Central’s core mission is to make information and communication accessible to everyone. Ability Central regularly hosts meetings with participants who are Deaf, have sensory processing issues, are visually impaired, or have difficulty speaking.

diverse group of adults attends an in-person community meeting
Assistive Technology Education Quality Living
Grant Barringer •

Welcome to Ability Central’s "Accessibility 101" on accommodation for in-person meetings. Ability Central’s mission is to make information and communication accessible to everyone. Ability Central regularly hosts meetings with participants who are Deaf, have sensory processing disabilities, are visually impaired, or have difficulty speaking.